In the lead-up to Taboo season two's broadcast, we're going to compile all the latest news in one place. Here's what we've got so far.

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Taboo season 2: Release Date

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The first season aired on BBC One in the United Kingdom on 7 January 2017, followed by the United States premiere on FX on 10 January 2017.

Filming on series two is expected to begin in early 2018. "I'm trying to write it as quickly as I can," said series creator Steven Knight. "I would say we would hope to be shooting it... early next year."

So, while an official air date has yet to be announced, we'd predict a similar scheduling for Taboo series two as the first – probably around January 2019.

"We are grateful and excited to continue our relationship with the BBC and FX in contributing towards British drama. Fantastic news," Hardy said after the Beeb announced the second season.

Sir Ridley Scott, who will again executive produce the series, added: "We're thrilled people want to know what happens next and that the BBC and FX are up for more adventures with the devil Delaney and the league of the damned."

Taboo season 2: Cast

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So far, Tom Hardy's the only definite to return for Taboo season two (he did co-create it with his dad, Chips Hardy, after all) but, as it often feels like he's playing several different characters at the same time, it's like getting five confirmed cast members for the price of one.

Taboo season 2: Plot

"In my mind, explosive stuff is going to happen, which will be great," Knight said. "There's a great destination for it, but I don't know if we're in a position to talk about the actual details of it."

Hardy has also given hints, suggesting TabooSeason 2 will revolve around Colonnade.

"When he says, 'We are Americans', James is very ambiguous with how much information he's going to give," he said. "In his mind, you will know when the time is right."

Taboo season 3 and beyond: What does the future hold?

There's no chance of getting stale - it'll be three series and out for Taboo, with Knight having a very clear idea of the show's three-act structure in his head.

The first was 'the escape', the second will be 'the journey', and the third will be 'the arrival', and that'll be it," he revealed – so that probably equates to just 16 more hours in James Delaney's murky world.